2012 Kapitol Klown’s Workshop

Blast from the Past

Friday, October 19th and Saturday October 20th 2012
6:00pm to 10:00pm on Friday
8:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday

College Park United Methodist Church
9601 Rhode Island Avenue
College Park, MD 20740

12 Classes, Balloon and Facepainting Jams
Jim Howle, Tony Jones, Dave Hill, Spear Shoes, Glenn Kohlberger, Gary Cole-Snazaroo, Steve Kissell, & More

Friday night only = $10.00
Friday & Saturday = $65.00
Saturday, After Oct 1st = $70.00
Saturday, at the door = $75.00
Saturday, Lunch included

Workshops - Subject to Change

Dave Hill – Magic & Balloons, So Easy A Cave Clown Can Do It
Don't let performing a magic trick scare you. This class will give you routines and stories using simple, but visual magical effects so easy that many actually work themselves Really! Great for parties or walk-around.

Gary Cole -Face Painting- Fast Faces
Here learn how to paint the most popular full and half face designs. These are not show pieces but real world, very practical faces you will paint over and over at the typical birthday party, community event, restaurant or festival. All designs can easily be painted in 3 to 5 minutes.

Gary Cole – Face Painting - Challenges Speed, Variety
In this class learn from the World’s Fastest Painter from the Guinness Book how to trim time off of your per face designs. Learn variety, now is the time to learn a new way to do some very common faces with several approaches. Learn from a pro on how to develop better designs. You toss to Gary the design you are asked to do and he will show you a faster or better approach.

Tony Jones - Using Your Gifts in Clowning
Using your gifts in your clown ministry. We all have certain gifts that make us all unique. In this class you will see how to use those gifts to deliver a Christian message. We will also discuss the does and don'ts of working outside your giftedness.

Mike Hummer- EZ Magic for Clowns
Learn easy magic from a former full time magic demonstrator. Magic that fits in your bag or pocket and is entertaining for children and adults. Mike teaches you not only how to do the tricks but also how to make them highly entertaining to your audience. Don't miss this lecture; it will make you a better performer!

Glenn Kohlberger - Don't Rain on my Paradeabilty
This lecture takes you on a FUN-damental but informative journey down the main street of paradeabilty. We will cover the do’s and don'ts of a good paradeabilty concept; explain the basics, new ideas and proven designs. Discuss the building blocks of successful parading in the real world, As well as teach you what the judges are looking for when you're in competition. Everyone will leave the room a certifiable Parade-aholic.

Glenn Kohlberger- Sounds Funny 2 Me
This lecture (supported by a PowerPoint program) gives the basics of how using music in many different ways can enhance your show, skit or introduction. It breaks down the advantages of using music in every aspect of your clowning and why it is so important to have. It shows how music can start the excitement, accent your movements, support your project and add the finishing touches to a complete, personalized skit or show.

Steve Kissell - Family Fun Shows
Do you like games, contests and lots of audience participation? This playshop is for you! These time-tested routines are great for young children and seniors as well. Learn how to set up and structure a fun performance involving comedy magic, MC work, puppets, clowning, music and LOTS of hilarious audience participation. EVERYONE has a great time!

Steve Kissell - 50 Performance Tips for Entertainers
Everything from Audience involvement to Zany introductions will be discussed in this session. Learn to be a better performer with attention to details. You will leave this workshop a better performer!

Jim Howle - Comedy of Errors
Are you an entertainer or an act?
How to be comfortable and confident when things go wrong…. Or what to do to get a laugh if you don’t have talent (My Specialty)…. Or Really Dumb Funny Things to do and say when all else fails… Come and Laugh with us.

Jim Howle - Makeup – Character Clowns
Elfs, Gnomes, Fairies, Witches (Good & Bad) OH MY

Scott Correll – Puppets
Scott has been performing award winning comedy magic for over 25 years; on the side, Scott has been secretly working with puppets. About 15 years ago Scott came out of the closet with a puppet and ever since has included puppets in all of his shows. He will show you how to incorporate Magic & Comedy into your show with the use of a puppet. This class is not just for beginners, he will touch a little on ventriloquism and puppet animation as well as learning about the different types of Puppets. Bring your favorite Puppet to this "hands on" class and add a little bit of puppetry to your next show. Don't miss this class, it has been presented at many clown conventions and is always a big hit.